Int'l Politics & Economics

Panel One: Inequality from 1650-2050 by Peter Lindert, Distinguished Professor of Economicsm, University of California-Davis Moderator: Leticia Arroyo Abad, Economics Student Chair: Grecia De La O Abarca Event will also be “live streamed” to Crossroad’s Cafe. SPONSORS: International Politics and Economics Program, Jones Enrichment Fund, Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs, Academic Enrichment Fund, the Departments of History, Political Science, and Religion, the Programs in European Studies and in Privilege & Poverty, the Scott Center for Spiritual and Religious Li

The Global Illicit Drug Trade: Confronting Challenges and Exploring Solutions

12:15 Opening Remarks William Pyle, Director, Program in International Politics and Economics (IP&E)

12:30  Peter Reuter, University of Maryland

The International Drug Policy Reform Agenda: Why It Misses the Major Problems and Opportunities Student moderator: Yuchen Zhu (’18), IP&E major

1:45 Beau Kilmer, RAND

Commencement reception for International Politics and Economics Seniors and their families.

Panel “A Fresh Start in Latin America? Drug War Policy Reform and Cuba-US Relations” by Adam Schaffer ’12, program officer for drug policy at the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA), and Dan Egol ’13, chief of staff at Ross Cook, Inc.

International Politics and Economics (IP&E) senior thesis writers will present their research via poster presentations.

An informal gathering for all International Politics & Economics majors, faculty, and anyone interested in the program. Come chat and get to know others over refreshments!

Commencement reception for International Politics and Economics Seniors and their families.

When We Choose War: Understanding Political Violence and Possibilities for Peace

This year’s symposium focuses on political violence. Why do people sometimes choose to use violence in conflict? How can we return to peace? We are pleased to be able to host three leading experts on civil conflict and political violence. 

Ajay Verghese, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Middlebury College